SafetyQuestion 1300 of 1605
The permissible exposure limit for asbestos is 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter as an 8-hour TWA. Work disturbing asbestos is organized into:
a.Four classes (Class I through IV) based on the type of work and material
b.A single class for all work
c.No classes at all
d.Two classes only
Explanation
1926.1101 divides asbestos construction work into Class I (removal of TSI and surfacing ACM) through Class IV (custodial/cleanup) based on hazard, with increasingly strict controls for higher classes.
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